Hempstead House Tours
Sun, Mar 3 – 12pm & 2pm
Sun, Mar 10 – 12pm & 2pm
Sun, Mar 17 – 12pm & 2pm
Sun, Mar 10 – 12pm & 2pm
Sun, Mar 17 – 12pm & 2pm
See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel & Florence Guggenheim.
Tickets are $10/pp and purchased in the Welcome Center,
Tickets are $10/pp and purchased in the Welcome Center,
Monthly Evening Meditation
First Thursday of every month
check website for times
An evening of nature-based mindfulness and meditation on the first Thursday of every month. Classes will be held in the beautiful rooms of the Preserve’s mansions, or in the Hempstead House Garden when weather permits.
Wilderness Survival Series
Select Saturdays in 2024
10am - 12pm
Join us for the Saturday Wilderness Survival Skills, a new program for 2024! This series of mini workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers and Mike Evans, is ideal for beginners and seasoned outdoor aficionados alike
Qi Gong
Select Saturdays in 2024
Adults: 11:30am-12:30pm
Families: 12:30pm-1:15pm
Families: 12:30pm-1:15pm
Qi Gong is considered one of the five branches of Asian Medicine and a foundation for martial arts. Join instructor Adina Dabija for a five-session course in the castle rooms or on the beautiful grounds of the Preserve.
Sands Point Preserve Express
Saturdays and Sundays - Weather Permitting
12pm - 4pm
Rides start at the train station beneath Castle Gould’s clock tower. Our 3-car Express will strap kids (and adults!) in for a 10-minute ride around our beautiful grounds. No reservation necessary.
Long Island Fairy Festival
Saturday, May 4
(Raindate Sunday, May 5)
(Raindate Sunday, May 5)
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Join us to celebrate nature, the power of creation, and the magic of imagination with an all-day festival from 10 am – 4 pm.
The Birthday Party
March 15, 16, 22, 23
7:00pm to 9:00pm &
9:30pm to 11:30pm
9:30pm to 11:30pm
From the creators of Dreams and Nightmares and The Chatterton Cabinet of Curiosities, join us for a new, extraordinary, and exclusive immersive theatrical production.
Princess Day at the Castle
Sunday, March 24
Afternoon Sessions
A Grand Event at the Sands Point Preserve! Guests meet Princesses throughout Hempstead House in their quests to become a real Princess (or Prince!)
Guided Nature Walk
Saturday, June 1
10 -11:30am
Join us for this series of all-ages walks as we explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conservation issues.
Visitor Hours
through March 31, 2024
Wednesday-Sunday
9am to 5pm
Monday-Tuesday
Closed
Please note: last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing
9am to 5pm
Monday-Tuesday
Closed
Please note: last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing